automatic stay

Surviving a motion to dismiss does not necessarily mean that counsel drafting a pleading will survive a motion for sanctions under Rule 9011 if they have not conducted a “reasonable
Continue Reading Surviving Rule 12(b)(6) Motion Could Still Lead to Sanctions Under Bankruptcy Rule 9011

Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding appeals of orders denying relief from the automatic stay.  Generally, the automatic stay (section 362 of the Bankruptcy
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court Confirms That Stay Relief Orders Must Be Appealed Right Away

As a follow-up to our recent post about the Imerys Talc bankruptcy proceedings (the chapter 11 cases filed by a supplier of talc to cosmetic and other companies, like Johnson
Continue Reading Imerys Talc Filed Adversary Claiming Ownership Over Millions of Dollars of Insurance Policies

In a recent opinion, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) action brought against an employer for alleged
Continue Reading Northern District of Texas Holds EEOC Title VII Enforcement Action Falls Within Exception to the Automatic Stay